Bremen Public Schools Wellness Plan is Aimed at Promoting Healthy Behaviors

Bremen Public School officials discussed the corporation’s wellness plan during Monday night’s school board meeting. Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that reviewing this plan is an annual requirement.

In the plan, it is mentioned that the Bremen Public School Corporation is committed to providing an environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.

However, school officials stress that they cannot accomplish this mission on their own. Continue reading

Current Healthy Indiana Plan Extended Through the End of February

The current Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) program, which was originally set to expire today, has received an extension to continue operations through February 28th.

The extension was granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Governor Eric Holcomb stated that as a result, the more than 400,000 HIP participants will see no change in service, for now. Continue reading

Hundreds of Heart Screenings Provided to Local Students through Play for Jake Foundation

This week, more than 300 Bremen students had screenings to check for pediatric heart conditions through the efforts of the Play for Jake Foundation.

Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that the organization was established in memory of Jake West, a La Porte student who died from an undetected heart condition while at football practice a few years ago. Continue reading

Marshall County Proposes Health Services Agreement for Employees

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

The Marshall County government is moving forward with plans to provide greater access to healthcare for some of its employees.

Partnering with St. Joseph Regional Health Systems, the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning heard a presentation about the benefits of implementing a wellness program through a professional services agreement.

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Commissioners Approve Contract for Health Department Design Work

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

Plans are now progressing for an eventual move of the Marshall County Health Department.

The idea has been discussed for a few years, but received approval by the Marshall County Council last week. During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, a contract was presented that will lead to preliminary design and construction documents for the move.
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Back-to-School Vaccination Reminder

bewiseAre back-to-school vaccinations on your end of the summer to-do-list? If not, they should be. Regardless of what grade your child is going into, there are required immunizations they must receive or have listed on their medical records. The requirements and recommendations are in alignment with the routine vaccination schedules from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Continue reading

Let’s Make it Work – Breaking the Breastfeeding Stigma

breastfeedingThe first week of August marks a very important week of recognition for mothers in America. August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. The Indiana State Department of Health lists breastfeeding as not only healthy to the infant but mentions the benefits for the mother as well. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work.” All around the world, advocates for families are calling for action to support women in being able to combine breastfeeding and work. Continue reading

Culver Town Council Tables Water Flouridation Again

Discussions continued in Culver on an issue that medical professionals say is an important public health issue.

The Town is in the process of designing a new water treatment facility and for more details, you can view here. Designs are at the stage where decisions need to be made on whether the Town of Culver intends to continue using fluoride in the water system. The chemical is often used to prevent dental decay at Cute Smile Dental and to help children develop strong tooth enamel.
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